The 38 meter long ro-ro ferry Agersø III allided with the landing at Stigsnæs, Denmark. The impact cause eight passengers to fall with two injured. The ferry suffered on minor damage with only dents and scratches. No reports of pollution being released. Reports state the ferry had one of its bow thruster fail while approaching the quay. The Agersø III typically runs a route between Stigsnæs and Agersø.
The 522 gt ro-ro passenger ferry KMP Munawar sank off Lombok Island, Indonesia. The ferry departed the port of Kayangan, Lombok during the early morning with 50 upto 160 passengers and several trucks, minibuses and motorcycles bound for Poto Tano on Sumbawa Island. A few hours later the vessel developed a list before it capsized and sank near Poto Tano. Survivors reported that the vessel had spotted a leak and passengers notified the crew before the vessel developed a list. Passengers clung on to life vests before they were rescued. Three passengers perished. Conflicting reports state there may be additional missing persons.
The 23 meter long passenger ferry Adventure ran aground near Battery Island, North Carolina. The ferry was on its regular run between Southport and Bald Head with 31 passengers when it struck a sandbar. Some 13 passengers were injured with 3 suffering moderate to severe injuries. The vessel requested assistance with the 47-foot motor life boat and 25 foot response boat from the Oak Island Coast Guard Station responding. The Coast Guard boats were able to transfer the injured passengers off the ferry and transport them to the nearby marina. The remaining passengers were taken ashore with the assistance of other rescue vessels and the Bald Head Island Ferry Ranger. No reports of pollution released. A tug was requested to help refloat the Advernture. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
